Many organizations fail to thrive not due to the lack of a good idea, but rather the lack of capable leaders. At Leadership Formation, we recognize that leadership is not simply a business buzz-word. Strong leaders are necessary at all levels o...

Ensuring a strong foundation for the organization is a primary step in building longevity. Strong corporate governance practices and standards help organizations ensure that each leader is held to a unified set of expectations. Strong governa...

Creating an inspirational view of the organization’s future is a cornerstone to building organizational success. In order to obtain outstanding results from the individuals involved in your organization, they must know where the organization ...

Managing projects, although a buzz word in the business arena, often fails to demonstrate the desired results. In part this is due to a lack of disciplined processes and strategic integration. Each initiative within the corporate portfolio mu...

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On December 9, 2009, Leadership Formation hosted the first-ever Executive Forum on Organizational Success & Excellence. During the course fo this ground-breaking forum, senior representatives from organizations of all types learned more about leadership, governance, execution, and strategy. World-class speakers from abroad and right here in Jordan shared the benefit of their experience. They assisted delegates in beginning to consider how these key topics may impact their organization. The delegates to the forum included those working in large and small companies, NGOs and governmental ministries, educational institutions and every type of organization found in Jordan. It was an excellent cross-section and provided a glimpse into how both for-profits and non-profits may apply the same principles to achieve organizational success. … (read more)

[Amman, Jordan – December 2009]- Under the Patronage of Her Excellency Suhair Al Ali, Minister of Planning, the Leadership Formation held the first ever Executive Forum on Organizational Success and Excellence. The event was held on December 9, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel. The Forum attracted participants from diverse organizations and all sectors. Audience members had the opportunity to learn from leaders of global and regional organizations about best practices and approaches for excellence and growth. Featuring world-renowned leaders in the fields of project … (read more)

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We just launched our new training program RapidStartPMO. Please visit the site to learn more about the course and be sure to check out the promo video at rapidstartpmo.com.

The new age of globalization, information, and communications has prompted executives to seek ways to improve on the delivery of products and services. The quest to execute on strategies in an efficient and effective manner has been, for the most part, an elusive goal for organizations in all aspects of business, government, and academia. In part this quest has been a challenge because executives have been unable to demonstrate success in achieving key operational objectives through proper implementation of strategic projects and change initiatives. This challenge has been the primary drive behind the demand for the Project Management Office (PMO) as a corporate transformation driver.

Launching a PMO in the organization is often a complex project however, that results in confusion over process, structure, and even terminology. While the profession has been somewhat divided over the concept of PMO and what it is intended to do, this course takes a different approach. The premise is based on a “how to” approach for establishing a PMO by implementing two simultaneous work streams for building and operating the PMO. Through a 12 week journey, the PMO leaders can implement a fit for purpose PMO that can grow based on the needs of the organization. The approach is based on a “building block” mentality that allows the PMO to become operational as quickly as possible through a scale-able design. The concept of “RapidStart” is ultimately focused on a pragmatic model as opposed to an “all or nothing” paradigm. This is a unique approach that almost flies in the face of other approaches that address the topic which tend to focus on designing the “ultimate” PMO as opposed to the pragmatic one. Finally, the course leverages examples of how these building blocks were used in real life situations and projects from across the globe.

In working with organizations over the last 20 years, we have noticed that while each organization’s problems are unique, the cornerstones required for success remain fairly constant. In the organizational context, it is possible to succeed without any of the four of these cornerstones, but each one that you get right increases your chances of success and your ability to weather distressed markets. … (read more)

Economic downturn equals abundance of excellent employees, right? Business folklore holds that times of distress are an excellent opportunity to pick up great employees at a fraction of the cost. However, this business fallacy can be a dangerous mindset for leaders. … (read more)